MI to Greenville, SC - An Epidemic?
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6/8/2007
There appears to be a major population shift from Michigan to South Carolina, and why not? Michigan offers unemployment, limited opportunities for professionals, high cost of living, income and property taxes that will tax the miserable state out of existance, snow and Detroit. Ok, maybe a bit of exageration about the taxes, but the point is Michigan has almost nothing positive to offer and South Carolina offers much in the way of quality of life. The real problem could be how the current SC populaton deals with the rather large influx of us Yankees? I would only suggest we come together based on our differences - little as they are. None the less and like it or not, a culture change appears to be under way in the Carolinas, specifically the great state of South Carolina.
Being empty nesters (praise God), my wife, sister and brother-in-law are making plans to relocate from Michigan to the Greenville, SC area. To date, there are two "absolutes" that must happen before the move. 1) Must have secured reasonable employment. 2) Must have sold our homes in Michigan. Based on current economic conditions in MI, and my limited research, absolute number two could be a bigger hurdle to over come than number one. Any and all advice and/or suggestions are most welcome.
For example, not being able to spend a great deal of time in Greenville, what are some things I should be aware of - good and bad? What are some reasonable expectations in terms of employment, housing, and life in general?
Please contact me at daveg2u@sbcglobal.net.
Thank You.
Dave | Battle Creek, MI